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Minou Hexspoor
ICF Norway / Norway
Introduction
My Philosophy
Organizations that are led by people who have the skills and ability to bring out the best in themselves and others, hold the key to unlocking full human potential: the true gateway to sustainable growth and success
About Me
With a background in psychology, pedagogy, social work, Middle Eastern Studies and sociology (MA), combined with professional experiences in international senior management, humanitarian emergency response and complex systems, I'm a strong believer in human potential.
I consider myself an Ambassador of Functional Empathy™; an approach I developed for individuals and organizations to adopt healthy and functional ways of applying and benefiting from empathy in work and life.
I'm a committed coach, trainer and mentor supporting international professionals and leaders working in complex conditions, dealing with high-stress levels and overwhelm, who are looking to perform optimally and to create a durable and effective work and life environment.
My collaboration with clients goes to a deep level of self-awareness, focusing on emotional intelligence, management of thought processes and desired change of behaviour.
Testimonials
"During a period in my professional life that rattled me to the core, Minou has been an exceptional coach. Her quick analytical and intuitive questions and insights, and her human warmth while listening deeply, are qualities that I highly appreciate and was able to transform through."
”Minou never stopped to remind me of my own genuine desire not to be blinded by a presumed normative effect of factual circumstances –an intellectual support which was most important during a period where my self-perception was dominated by victimization. Minou never wavered in her commitment to me as a client.”
“Minou had an incredible ability to help me understand where and how stress manifested in my life and what could be done about it. She intuitively understood very quickly what the core of my problems was, which I learned to see as opportunities for my own growth.
“I have become a different leader because of the partnership with Minou and I would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with complex work environments.”
Work Experience
Creator of Functional Empathy™ and 7+ years of coaching experience and running a coaching & consulting business
15 years of professional experience in people-centred professions, leadership, grant writing, M&E, performance management, project management and program development
5+ years of experience in an international team and leadership coaching & consulting, including working with people from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the United Nations and several international emergency response & development organizations.
Developed & Provided Coach training for coaches around the world working with communities in crisis, for War Child Holland and Save the Children Int.
Coaching Experience
1500+ coaching hours with leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals globally, in English and Dutch.
PCC Credentialed Coach (ICF)
Core Energy Leadership Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner Certification - trained by iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence); one of the largest and top ICF-accredited coach training schools in the world.
Some of the topics I assist my clients with are:
become a conscious & empathic leader
create a coaching culture
improve work-life balance, happiness & wellbeing
establish healthy boundaries
help empaths create fulfilling careers and lives
develop soft skills for effective leadership
talent development & growing into new roles
Organizations that are led by people who have the skills and ability to bring out the best in themselves and others, hold the key to unlocking full human potential: the true gateway to sustainable growth and success
About Me
With a background in psychology, pedagogy, social work, Middle Eastern Studies and sociology (MA), combined with professional experiences in international senior management, humanitarian emergency response and complex systems, I'm a strong believer in human potential.
I consider myself an Ambassador of Functional Empathy™; an approach I developed for individuals and organizations to adopt healthy and functional ways of applying and benefiting from empathy in work and life.
I'm a committed coach, trainer and mentor supporting international professionals and leaders working in complex conditions, dealing with high-stress levels and overwhelm, who are looking to perform optimally and to create a durable and effective work and life environment.
My collaboration with clients goes to a deep level of self-awareness, focusing on emotional intelligence, management of thought processes and desired change of behaviour.
Testimonials
"During a period in my professional life that rattled me to the core, Minou has been an exceptional coach. Her quick analytical and intuitive questions and insights, and her human warmth while listening deeply, are qualities that I highly appreciate and was able to transform through."
”Minou never stopped to remind me of my own genuine desire not to be blinded by a presumed normative effect of factual circumstances –an intellectual support which was most important during a period where my self-perception was dominated by victimization. Minou never wavered in her commitment to me as a client.”
“Minou had an incredible ability to help me understand where and how stress manifested in my life and what could be done about it. She intuitively understood very quickly what the core of my problems was, which I learned to see as opportunities for my own growth.
“I have become a different leader because of the partnership with Minou and I would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with complex work environments.”
Work Experience
Creator of Functional Empathy™ and 7+ years of coaching experience and running a coaching & consulting business
15 years of professional experience in people-centred professions, leadership, grant writing, M&E, performance management, project management and program development
5+ years of experience in an international team and leadership coaching & consulting, including working with people from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the United Nations and several international emergency response & development organizations.
Developed & Provided Coach training for coaches around the world working with communities in crisis, for War Child Holland and Save the Children Int.
Coaching Experience
1500+ coaching hours with leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals globally, in English and Dutch.
PCC Credentialed Coach (ICF)
Core Energy Leadership Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner Certification - trained by iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence); one of the largest and top ICF-accredited coach training schools in the world.
Some of the topics I assist my clients with are:
become a conscious & empathic leader
create a coaching culture
improve work-life balance, happiness & wellbeing
establish healthy boundaries
help empaths create fulfilling careers and lives
develop soft skills for effective leadership
talent development & growing into new roles
Contact
coach@minouhexspoor.com
Coaching information
- ICF Credential
- PCC (Expiring 31.12.2025)
- Coaching languages
- Dutch, English
Basic information
- Current position
- Owner
- City
- Oslo
- Country
- Norway
- Timezone
- Europe/Norway/Oslo (UTC/GMT +01:00 hours)
- Gender
- Not specified